Strategic Sourcing Manager

lennar; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Education assistance

Job summary

Lennar is a leading homebuilder known for creating exceptional experiences for homeowners, communities, and associates. The Strategic Sourcing Manager will lead IT-focused sourcing strategy across categories such as applications, software, hardware, and services, and will manage vendor relationships and contract negotiations to optimize costs and performance.

The role requires extensive experience in strategic sourcing within technology, strong analytical skills, and the ability to drive

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; MBA preferred.
• 10+ years in strategic sourcing/procurement in technology.
• Experience with large technology partners and software/hardware.
• Strong analytical mindset using data to influence strategy.
• Six Sigma and CPSM certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reviews contracts and aligns with Lennar policies and leadership.
• Liaises between Lennar and vendors for contract management.
• Leads cross-functional teams on IT and services programs.
• Manages supplier relationships and performance improvement.
• Prepares and negotiates contracts with appropriate terms and conditions.
• Drives cost reduction and procurement process improvements.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Vendor management

Contract negotiations

Project management

Data-driven decisions

Education

Bachelor's Degree

MBA preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Procure-to-Pay

RFP/RFI tools

Job description

Strategic Sourcing Manager

We are Lennar Lennar is one of the nation's leading homebuilders, dedicated to making an impact and creating an extraordinary experience for their Homeowners, Communities, and Associates by building quality homes and providing exceptional customer service, giving back to the communities in which we work and live in, and fostering a culture of opportunity and growth for our Associates throughout their career. Lennar has been recognized as a Fortune 500® company and consistently ranked among the top homebuilders in the United States.

A Career that Empowers You to Build Your Future

The Strategic Sourcing Manager reports to the Director, Strategic Sourcing, in the Procurement organization. Leads sourcing and supply base strategy development in the Information Technology industry for the following categories of expenditure: such as Application Development, Ecommerce, Enterprise Software, Technical Consulting, Networking Hardware, Data Center Hardware, PCs/Tablets/Peripherals, Hosting Services, Mobile Service Providers, Telecommunications, professional services, legal and contingent workforce. Must have expertise in sourcing and contract negotiations: determining user requirements, recommendations of practical solutions, and company-wide efforts to improve the cost-effective use of technology and services. The Strategic Sourcing Manager will be responsible for leading strategic projects of varying complexity, including those focused on cost reduction strategies, process improvement, controls, and vendor management. The Strategic Sourcing Manager will analyze historical spending and extract potential sourcing opportunities for the business, develop working relationships with key stakeholders, and lead cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate is known as a category subject matter expert, a thought leader and has professional credibility within the IT and services portfolio.

Your Responsibilities on the Team

• Reviews documentation and legal draft of contracts/agreements, ensuring requirements are met, and works directly with business executive leadership and key stakeholders to ensure language and requirements are appropriate and comply with Lennar Corporation policies and procedures.
• Coordinates work with various departments and serve as a liaison between Lennar Corporation and vendors to oversee the intake, review and finalization of all contracts that bind the corporation.
• Strategic thinker with demonstrated good business acumen and can quickly understand complex business programs related to Information Technologies and services.
• Project management skills and the ability to manage and lead programs with cross functional teams across the organization.
• Supplier relationship management, engagement, and continuous improvement of supplier performance.
• Responsible for creating and facilitating the issuance and evaluation of RFP's, RFI's, etc.
• Ability to prepare and/or diagnose/interpret financial and other relevant analysis related to the product being sourced.
• Negotiate and prepare contracts with appropriate terms and conditions.
• Resolve conflicts or service level issues regarding supplier performance.
• Excellent understanding of IT protocols and guidelines; ensure that IT minimum standards are applied and properly documented.
• Effectively communicates program needs status with internal team members and external stakeholders, ability to build stakeholder trust and influence change.
• Proficient understanding of procurement systems and functionality as well as procure-to-pay processes.
• Effectively deals with conflict inherent in procurement operations between suppliers and stakeholders.
• Create breakthrough strategies, which deliver both quick wins and longer-term benefits

Requirements

• 10+ years of Strategic Sourcing and procurement operations experience in the technology industry.
• Proven ability to drive scalable operational transformation in a fast-paced environment.
• Must have experience working with large technology partners such as industry leaders within professional service and software/hardware.
• Bachelor's Degree required, MBA a plus.
• Strong analytical mindset with experience using data to influence strategy, prioritize opportunities, and measure business outcomes.
• Six Sigma and/or CPSM certification preferred

Life at Lennar

At Lennar, we are committed to fostering a supportive and enriching environment for our Associates, offering a comprehensive array of benefits designed to enhance their well-being and professional growth.

• Our Associates have access to robust health insurance plans, including Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, ensuring their health needs are well taken care of.
• Our 401(k) Retirement Plan, complete with a $1 for $1 Company Match up to 5%, helps secure their financial future,
• while Paid Parental Leave and an Associate Assistance Plan provide essential support during life's critical moments.
• To further support our Associates, we provide an Education Assistance Pr